Striped hyena
It is a large carnivore of the Hyaenidae family. Its height at the withers is 65 to 80 cm; it measures between 1 m and 1.20 cm and weighs between 25 and 45 kg. The hyena has a strong, pointed or snub muzzle, large eyes and large pointed ears, a medium neck, characterized by a drooping back, (hind legs shorter than the front). The number of fingers is 5/4 - 4, the thumb and big toe are absent. Its head is massive, legs are thin, the coat is short or quite long and the tail has a fairly long erectile mane (25 to 35 cm), very bushy, the same color as the body or striped with black. On the neck and rump, long rough jars and thick dhow.
Habitat:
It lives in the dry or desert regions of North and East Africa. It is mainly nocturnal. During the day, it hides in vegetation or in a den. Hunting and feeding at night, it can trot for almost eight hours straight and travel up to 30 km to look for its meal. She spends most of the day sleeping in her den or near it in semi-shaded places. Its territory can exceed 50 km2.
Food:
The striped hyena is an opportunistic scavenger that has often been seen rummaging in garbage dumps on the outskirts of cities. It feeds on small mammals, insects, fruits, ungulate waste, kitchen waste, and pieces of leather. The frail constitution of this hyena has important consequences on its eating habits. Unable to overcome large animals alone, it settles for small prey such as rodents, reptiles or birds.
Reproduction:
Striped hyenas live in small family groups. Contacts between individuals are very important. Breeding takes place throughout the year. Gestation is on average 3 months and giving birth takes place in the spring. Litters include 2 to 4 young.
Habitat:
It lives in the dry or desert regions of North and East Africa. It is mainly nocturnal. During the day, it hides in vegetation or in a den. Hunting and feeding at night, it can trot for almost eight hours straight and travel up to 30 km to look for its meal. She spends most of the day sleeping in her den or near it in semi-shaded places. Its territory can exceed 50 km2.
Food:
The striped hyena is an opportunistic scavenger that has often been seen rummaging in garbage dumps on the outskirts of cities. It feeds on small mammals, insects, fruits, ungulate waste, kitchen waste, and pieces of leather. The frail constitution of this hyena has important consequences on its eating habits. Unable to overcome large animals alone, it settles for small prey such as rodents, reptiles or birds.
Reproduction:
Striped hyenas live in small family groups. Contacts between individuals are very important. Breeding takes place throughout the year. Gestation is on average 3 months and giving birth takes place in the spring. Litters include 2 to 4 young.